Atmospheric Science… “3 Things to Watch as Summer Heat Bakes the Arctic.” @sciam #climate #heat #arctic 30 Jul 2019 An exceptionally unusual summer: www.scientificamerican.com/article/3-things-to-watch-as-summer-heat-bakes-the-arctic/
Atmospheric Science… Wildfires in the Arctic. Let that sink in. “The Bizarre, Peaty Science of Arctic Wildfires.” @WIRED #wildfire #arctic #climate #climatechange 29 Jul 2019 Peat is the organic material that gives Scotch its characteristic taste. But it's also a potent fuel that's powering unprecedented Arctic wildfires. www.wired.com/story/the-bizarre-peaty-science-of-arctic-wildfires/
Atmospheric Science… 101F is brutal even in the USA’s sunbelt. But, this is England! “UK heatwave: @MetOffice confirms record temperature in Cambridge.” @BBCNews #heatwave #uk 29 Jul 2019 Thursday's 38.7C in Cambridge is the hottest day ever recorded in the UK, the Met Office says. www.bbc.com/news/uk-49157898
Atmospheric Science… Temperatures in the mid 90s…in Scandinavia. “Nordic countries sizzle as European heatwave moves north.” #heatwave #heat #norway #sweden 28 Jul 2019 Nordic countries sizzle as European heatwave moves north: m.phys.org/news/2019-07-nordic-countries-sizzle-european-heatwave.html
climate… The irrevocable life – climate link. “Birds Adapt Their Behavior For Climate Change — But Is It Too Little, Too Late?” via @NPR #climate #wildlife #nature 26 Jul 2019 By breeding and migrating earlier, some birds are adapting to climate change. But it's probably not happening fast enough for some species to survive, according to new research. www.npr.org/2019/07/26/744421049/birds-are-trying-to-adapt-to-climate-change-but-is-it-too-little-too-late
Atmospheric Science… Scientific consensus reaches beyond 99% on human-caused #climate change – “There’s no doubt left as shown extensively in other studies addressing many different aspects of the climate system using different methods & data sets.” @inhabitat 25 Jul 2019 Three new studies indicate that more than 99% of scientists agree that climate change is real and caused by human activity. Find out more about the studies. inhabitat.com/scientific-consensus-reaches-beyond-99-on-human-caused-climate-change/
Atmospheric Science… “Heat Waves in the Age of Climate Change: Longer, More Frequent and More Dangerous.” @nytimes #climate #heatwave 24 Jul 2019 The average number of heat waves in 50 major American cities has tripled since the 1960s. www.nytimes.com/2019/07/18/climate/heatwave-climate-change.html
climate… “Air #pollution in US associated with over 30,000 deaths and reduced life expectancy.” @ScienceDaily #environment #publichealth 23 Jul 2019 Air quality in the US may be linked with increased mortality and reduced life expectancy according to research from Imperial College London and the Center for Air, Climate and Energy…
Atmospheric Science… “Hundreds of @NOAA & @NASA scientists embark on mission aimed at improving air quality forecasts.” #airquality #environment 23 Jul 2019 This summer, NOAA and NASA are teaming up on a massive research campaign called FIREX-AQ that will use satellites, aircraft, drones, mobile and ground stations to study smoke from wildfires…
climate… A timely & thought provoking read. “Forget new manned missions in space. @NASA should focus on saving Earth.” #science #climate #environment 22 Jul 2019 The impossible problem today is not the moon. And it’s not Mars. It’s our home planet, and NASA can once again be of service for the betterment of all." www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/forget-new-manned-missions-in-space-nasa-should-focus-on-saving-earth/2019/07/18/79e55eb8-a995-11e9-9214-246e594de5d5_story.html
climate “We Went to the Moon. Why Can’t We Solve Climate Change?” #climate #climatechange 22 Jul 2019 The original moon shoot inspired billions. Calling climate action a moon shot isn’t a perfect parallel — but maybe we should try it anyway: www.nytimes.com/2019/07/19/climate/moon-shot-climate-change.html
climate Yet another record month for heat. “June 2019 was hottest on record for the globe.” via @NOAA #climate 18 Jul 2019 Antarctic sea ice coverage also shrank to a new record low. www.noaa.gov/news/june-2019-was-hottest-on-record-for-globe
climate Good read in what is perhaps the most underrated lethal weather hazard worldwide. “Red Cross to World’s Cities: Here’s How to Prevent #Heat Wave Deaths.” @nytimes #climate #heatwave 17 Jul 2019 The disaster relief agency issued new guidlines to help city leaders cope with rising global temperatures. www.nytimes.com/2019/07/16/climate/red-cross-heat-waves.html
climate… The devil in the details. “June was the warmest June ever recorded, but there’s a bigger problem.” @mashable #climate #climatechange 16 Jul 2019 In 139 years of record-keeping, this June was the warmest June ever recorded. But June 2019 also revealed a much deeper warming reality. — Read on mashable.com/article/warmest-june-climate-change-trend-2019/
environment… One of the most daunting health challenges of the 21st Century. “Doctors Begin To Raise Climate Change’s Health Effects With Patients.” via @NPR 16 Jul 2019 www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2019/07/13/734430818/has-your-doctor-talked-to-you-about-climate-change #health #publichealth #climate #climatechange
Uncategorized “What an increase in air turbulence means for frequent fliers.” (World Meteorological Organization @WMO scientists say the amount of turbulence in the air is going to at least double by 2050.) #travel #climate 15 Jul 2019 Scientists with the World Meteorological Organization say the amount of turbulence in the air is going to at least double by 2050. — Read on www.mnn.com/green-tech/transportation/stories/as-air-turbulence-doubles-should-you-be-scared-to-fly
Uncategorized Climate Change Denialists Dubbed Auto Makers the ‘Opposition’ in Fight Over Trump’s Emissions Rollback – The New York Times 9 Jul 2019 Newly released government emails show how climate denier groups quickly dominated the internal discussion over the historic rollback of the Obama-era climate rules. — Read on www.nytimes.com/2019/07/02/climate/climate-deniers-auto-emissions-rollback.html
Uncategorized Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For June 29 – July 6, 2019 6 Jul 2019 Greetings everyone! It's been an interesting week. Summer has been brutal over the European continent and elsewhere. Meanwhile in California, seismic activity has been reminding residents of the perilous dangers…
Tornado Quest Top Science Links Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For June 22 – 29, 2019 29 Jun 2019 Greetings to one and all. If it's summer in your location, I hope the heat isn't getting ridiculous. Much of Europe is in the midst of a lethal heatwave that…
Uncategorized Tornado Quest Top Ten Science Links For June 1 – 8, 2019 8 Jun 2019 Greetings everyone! It's been an active week across much of North America with flooding, severe weather, and summer heat affecting many areas. May 2019 will go in the record books…
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